Celestina Robertson is the founder of artisan flower farm Forever Green Flower Company based in Norfolk, UK. She is passionate about growing seasonal cut flowers in a sustainable way and has been working in the industry for over 20 years, originally training in horticulture and garden design at Capel Manor College. Her eco-conscious approach extends to her floral arrangements, which are distinctive, seasonal and designed in a ‘garden-gathered’ style. Cel also runs a mentoring service and a series of business workshops for other flower growers.

"More than just beautiful, this book is genuinely useful. It is approachable enough to inspire those taking their first steps into growing flowers and in-depth enough to be a useful addition to the workbench of any flower farmer or florist. Cel’s approach is considered and considerate, and Cut flowers is sure to become a firm favourite."

• Contents1Learn / p10Understand themakings of aperfect cut flower2Plan / p36Shape thespace and selectthe right plants3Grow / p56Achieve anabundant harvesteach season4Care / p126Learn to conditionand arrangeyour flowersIndex

Celestina Robertson is the founder of artisan flower farm Forever Green Flower Company based in Norfolk, UK. She is passionate about growing seasonal cut flowers in a sustainable way and has been working in the industry for over 20 years, originally training in horticulture and garden design at Capel Manor College. Her eco-conscious approach extends to her floral arrangements, which are distinctive, seasonal and designed in a ‘garden-gathered’ style. Cel also runs a mentoring service and a series of business workshops for other flower growers.

"More than just beautiful, this book is genuinely useful. It is approachable enough to inspire those taking their first steps into growing flowers and in-depth enough to be a useful addition to the workbench of any flower farmer or florist. Cel’s approach is considered and considerate, and Cut flowers is sure to become a firm favourite."

• Contents1Learn / p10Understand themakings of aperfect cut flower2Plan / p36Shape thespace and selectthe right plants3Grow / p56Achieve anabundant harvesteach season4Care / p126Learn to conditionand arrangeyour flowersIndex

Celestina Robertson is the founder of artisan flower farm Forever Green Flower Company based in Norfolk, UK. She is passionate about growing seasonal cut flowers in a sustainable way and has been working in the industry for over 20 years, originally training in horticulture and garden design at Capel Manor College. Her eco-conscious approach extends to her floral arrangements, which are distinctive, seasonal and designed in a ‘garden-gathered’ style. Cel also runs a mentoring service and a series of business workshops for other flower growers.

"More than just beautiful, this book is genuinely useful. It is approachable enough to inspire those taking their first steps into growing flowers and in-depth enough to be a useful addition to the workbench of any flower farmer or florist. Cel’s approach is considered and considerate, and Cut flowers is sure to become a firm favourite."

• Contents1Learn / p10Understand themakings of aperfect cut flower2Plan / p36Shape thespace and selectthe right plants3Grow / p56Achieve anabundant harvesteach season4Care / p126Learn to conditionand arrangeyour flowersIndex